Financial Accountant

I am currently working on a maternity cover position with a well known manufacturing business that are based on the outskirts of Ashford. The role of Financial Accountant will suit a fully qualified candidate, seeking temporary work, available on short notice. Client Details My client are a US owned manufacturing business that have a strong presence in the UK. They manufacture various well known products. They have an excellent working culture and are based at a pleasant office. Description The role will include but not be limited to the following: On a monthly basis, liaise with Accounts Payable to ensure all invoices are posted, post journals and accruals. Check all departmental cost centres for accuracy of posting and investigate any anomalies or variances to Plan/PPR. Post WIP Fixed Asset expenditure, capitalise any completed fixed assets and post monthly depreciation. Settle month end assessment cycles into SAP reporting schedule. Analyse Purchase Price Variances. Prepare & submit ECC Sales & Intrastat Reports. Spend 2 days a week assisting with the Plant Controller - Analysing Variances, Overhead Spend etc. Assist with the Quarterly Tax Schedule for US GAAP. Prepare & Submit Quarterly VAT Return. Prepare quarterly US Schedules. Prepare PPR working capital schedule for submission to the US. Liaise with audit team and provide all information requested to ensure a smooth audit process. Assist with the preparation of US Tax schedules. Assist with the Sarbanes Oxley internal audit process. Cash Flow Forecasting. Ad hoc analysis of financial data. Authorisation of payments in online banking system. Various ongoing SAP projects. Profile Your profile will be similar to the following: Recently qualified/passed finalist. Manufacturing experience would be advantageous. Advanced Excel skills. Great time management skills. Good ability to build relationships with colleagues. Job Offer Competitive salary and benefits package This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/80949033